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Chalcedony and Wernerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.50-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Wernerite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chalcedony and Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.